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Community Involvement

Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities before graduation.

School staff will discuss appropriate types of community involvement activities and projects with students and may offer suggestions, but the selection and management of the involvement is to be directed by the student.

The TDSB publishes a list of approved and non-approved activities. Students choosing an activity not on the approved list must apply for permission in writing to the school Principal.

Activities may take place inside or outside the school. If inside, activities may not be part of a credit course.

The student may not displace a worker who would normally have been paid to perform the same function or receive pay.

Community involvement may begin in the summer after Grade 8.

An indication of completion will be entered on the student’s Ontario Student Transcript when the 40 hours have been submitted and approved.

Community Involvement Facts:

What is community involvement?

A volunteer activity – not for pay or credit

A constructive contribution to the community

Why does the Ministry of Education mandate it?

Reinforces civic responsibility

Strengthens the community

Enhances self-confidence and self-image

Offers networking for future employment

Provides an experience for students to include in their career portfolio, also known as their
Individual Pathways Plan

When must students complete it?

Any time during the secondary school program after the student has graduated from Grade 8

To enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and well-being and to acquire the knowledge, skills and values they need to become responsible, contributing members of a democratic and sustainable society.